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SCOTTISH - WALK DUMGOYNE - STRATHBLANE HILLS Saturday 3rd June 2006 ........................................Walk No. 662 |
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Unclassified Walk No. 31 Total 932.5 miles Time Taken: 2 hrs Distance: Enjoyment: Weather: Dull 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm 2.5 miles 90% Warm, No breeze Temp: Cloud: Rain: Visibility: Ground Conditions: Wild Life: Ravens 15oC 90% None Average Very Good Underfoot Sheep Total AA: Total MH: Total LD: Total AW: Other: Total Distance: 999.5 mls 921.5 mls 1782.5 mls 148 mls 932.5 mls 4784 miles Companions: (Derek) Eddie Dealtry Points of Interest and LINKS: Dumgoyne Glengoyne Distillery Strathblane Hills Earl's Seat Duntreath Castle West Highland Way Dumgoyne : 427 metres (1402 feet)General:
After a gentle stroll around Killearn Glen with the other halves, Eddie & I decided to conquer the steep slopes of Dumgoyne. We parked on the rough ground opposite the track by Glengoyne Distillery. The track is rough for vehicles and climbs Blairgar Glen, passes the homesteads of Easterton & Blairgar. We soon reached the end of the track and entered a field of grazing sheep. Leaving the trees surrounding the track we had our first sighting of the steep summit from the field. At the top of the field is a stile which takes the walker directly on to the moorland of the Strathblane hills, with the summit immediately ahead. From the stile the journey is almost directly up. A grass clod grabbing puff to the summit. Once the summit is reached, after a few gasping stops, the view is worth the effort. Panoramic views from east Glasgow to the Munro peaks of Stuc a' Chroin & Ben Vorlich, via west Glasgow, Loch Lommond, Ben Lommond and Loch Ard Forest. There is also a good view of Duntreath Castle and the route of the West Highland Way. From the summit Eddie ran back to Balfron along his almost daily route, while I descended slowly and directly back to the car, passing Glengoyne Distillery. If you have more time I recommend a visit to the distillery.
Location: www.streetmap.co.uk , - Start & Finish: Cot Valley 252635/682755, - via: Dumgoyne 254165/682735, - via: Blairgar 253135/682790. (Click on location and use Zoom). Hazards: Ascend this steep mountain at your own pace. The views can be enjoyed much more if you take your time. Click Here to Return to 'Lifetime of Walks' Homepage | |||||
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